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    The Crimson Tide is set to take on arch-rival Tennessee inside Neyland Stadium at 2:30 p.m (CT). Follow along on Bama Central for updates throughout
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    Fourth Quarter

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    • Roydell Williams carries the ball twice to run the clock out and that will do it, Alabama defeats Tennessee, 48-17, inside Neyland Stadium. 
    • Small is stopped and fourth down and Alabama is taking over at the UA46. 1:12 to go.
    • Hellams is now in the medical tent. 
    • After laying a big hit on Maurer, Demarco Hellams is down for the Crimson Tide. Maurer picked up the first down on a 15-yard run. Ball is at the UT47. 2:55 left.
    • Brian Maurer is in at quarterback for the Volunteers now. Guarantano finishes the game going 13-of-24 for 162 yards and two touchdowns.
    • The second kickoff out of bounds for the Crimson Tide today and Tennessee has it at their own 35. 
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    • Reichard sinks it from 24 yards out. - 48-17 Alabama - 12 plays - 60 yards - 5:45 (4:22 4Q)
    • Young is sacked for a two-yard loss on third and goal and Reichard is back on the field for another field goal attempt. 
    • Sanders now busts a carry for 20 yards to give the Crimson Tide a first and goal. Longest run of his career. 
    • Facing another third and long, and Young throws a strike to Metchie for 18 yards. First down at the UT31 now. 6:40 left. 
    • On third and six, Young finds Metchie for a 12-yard completion, keeping the drive alive. 
    • Bryce Young has entered the game for Jones. The first play of this drive is rush for four yards from Sanders. 
    • This is pretty mind-blowing to think about:
    • A Tennessee drive that lasts almost five minutes ends in a failed fourth-down attempt. Freshman Brian Branch entered the game on that drive and forced the last incompletion. 10:07 remaining in this contest. Alabama will start at their own 34.
    • Alabama sends Reichard out for a 39-yard field goal and he nails it. - 45-17 Alabama - 7 plays - 23 yards - 2:58 (14:54 4Q)

    Third Quarter

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    • Harris is stopped for a loss of one on third down and when the fourth quarter begins, the Crimson Tide will be faced with a fourth down. 
    • Trey Sanders carries it for the first time today for a gain of 12 to the UT20. 
    • Tennessee tries an onside kick, but it is recovered by Metchie and Alabama takes over at the UT44.
    • Back-to-back explosive plays for Tennessee and they have found a way to answer. Hyatt hauls in a 48-yard reception, while Palmer catches a 28-yard pass for a touchdown. PAT is good. - 42-17 Alabama - 4 plays - 85 yards - 1:20 (2:52 3Q)
    • Reichard's kick is taken out of the end zone by Jones and Drew Sanders stops him at the Volunteers' 15-yard line.
    • Harris finds pay-dirt for the third time today after that one-yard touchdown run. Reichard's PAT is through the uprights. - 42-10 Alabama - 11 plays - 80 yards - 5:51 (4:19 3Q) 
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    • Alabama offensive lineman Chris Owens has been in for Deonte Brown on this drive due to an issue with his right arm. 
    • Jones completes a third down pass to Metchie for 17 yards to keep the drive alive at the UT35. Jones is now 21-of-26 and up to 347 yards. 
    • The Crimson Tide picks up two consecutive first downs thanks to a 16-yard catch from Metchie and a 10-yard rush from Harris. Forristall is back in the game.
    • A huge stop from Mathis, who tackles Chandler for a loss of one, causes a three-and out. The Volunteers' punt lands in the end zone for a touchback. 
    • Bolden catches a 13-yard pass from Jones, but fumbles on the play and Tennessee recovers. Volunteers will take over at the UA48. 11:56 left.
    • A false start moves Tennessee back then Guarantano misses his receiver on third down and the Volunteers offense can't get going. Bolden fields the punt at the UA28.
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    • Reichard kicks this one out of bounds and the Volunteers will have somewhat better field position at the 35. 
    • On third down, Malachi Moore strips the ball from Gray and returns it 28 yards for an Alabama tocuhdown. PAT is good. 35-10 Alabama (14:27 3Q)
    • Reichard starts this half with a touchback and Tennessee tailback Eric Gray picks up five yards on the first play.

    Second Quarter

    • Saban told CBS in his halftime interview that Waddle is out for the year with a broken ankle.
    • Jones has completed 17 of his 22 passes for 297 yards to go along with one rushing score, while Harris has 116 total yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns. 

    Halftime - Alabama 28, Tennessee 10 

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    • The officials put a second on the clock and Jones' Hail Mary-attempt is almost intercepted in the end zone but dropped by a Tennessee defensive back. 
    • Harris runs for a gain of 16 and the Crimson Tide calls another timeout with five seconds left. Jones finds Billingsley for a 13-yard reception and the officials are reviewing the clock to see if there is a second left. 
    • Alabama is on its own 32 with 13 seconds left. 
    • Surtain swats the ball away from Palmer to prevent a long gain for the Volunteers and Tennessee is forced to punt. 20 seconds left after Saban calls a timeout.
    • An intentional grounding penalty stifles that Alabama drive as Jones has to throw the ball away on third and 16. Scott punts the ball to the UT18. 
    • Harris picks up the first down on that nine-yard run and a play later, Jones finds him for an 11-yard gain. The Crimson Tide is eager to score agains before halftime.
    • Alabama cornerback Josh Jobe forces an incompletion and the Volunteers are punting again. Bolden calls for a fair catch and the Crimson Tide will start at its own 20.
    • Tennessee calls for a fair catch. Another drive that is starting at the 25. 
    • After Forristall's catch earlier in the drive, he entered the medical tent. Could be a dislocated shoulder.
    • Two plays later, Harris scampers untouched into the end zone from two yards out. It's his second score of the day. PAT is good. 28-10 Alabama - 5 plays - 75 yards - 2:09 (4:04 2Q)
    • Another Jones deep ball to Metchie for 45 yards. That was a dime of a throw. Jones now has 254 passing yards on the day.
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    • Jones and this Alabama offense are back on the field, starting at their own 25 after the touchback. On the first play, Jones finds Forristall for a gain of 25 yards. Forristall appears to have hurt his shoulder on the catch and run.
    • Guarantano finds Jalin Hyatt on a 38-yard touchdown bomb to cut into the Crimson Tide's advantage as safety Jordan Battle got burned. PAT is good. 21-10 Alabama - 6 plays - 75 yards - 1:59 (6:13 2Q)
    • Another touchback for Reichard. Tennessee to start at the 25.
    • Robinson scores an 8-yard rushing touchdown after Jones' first incomplete pass of the day. He had thrown 19 straight completions, which is a school-record. Reichard's PAT is good. 21-3 Alabama - 9 plays - 75 yards - 3:59 (8:12 2Q)
    • Brian Robinson enters the game and picks up 20 yards on two carries. On the next two plays, Jones finds Bolden for gains of 22 and 17 yards, respectively. Alabama down to the UT16.
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    • The Crimson Tide is starting its next drive at the 25-yard line after the touchback. 
    • Alabama is able to hold the Volunteers to a 33-yard field goal. 14-3 Crimson Tide - 13 plays - 60 yards - 5:43 (12:11 2Q)

    First Quarter

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    • The Volunteers are moving the ball down the field consistently this drive, picking up 46 yards moving all the way to the UA36. 27 of those yards coming on the ground. Second quarter will begin shortly. 
    • Waddle has been ruled out per the CBS broadcast.
    • Reichard's kickoff is a touchback. Tennessee starts at its own 25.
    • On that last drive, Harris accounted for 29 yards on four carries for the Crimson Tide.
    • Jones scores a quarterback keeper from the one-yard line to put the Crimson Tide up 13-0. Reichard scores the extra point. 14-0 Alabama - 7 plays - 76 yards - 3:35 (2:54 1Q)
    • After a rush of seven yards by Harris, Jones finds Metchie for a 45-yard gain. The Alabama offense is rolling early. 
    • Guarantano's throw to Johnson falls incomplete on third and three and the Volunteers are forced to punt. Alabama's next drive will start at the UA24. 
    • Reichard's kickoff is returned 27 yards to the UT27 by Jones Jr.
    • Harris punches it in to the end zone from a yard out and Reichard drills the extra point. 7-0 Alabama - 6 plays - 70 yards - 2:50 (7:40 1Q)
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    • Jones is 8-of-8 for 100 yards to start the game. Alabama is down at the one-yard line, where officials are reviewing if Harris broke the plane of end zone for a score. He was ruled short.
    • Jones finds Bolden across the middle for a gain of 30 yards to the UT 40.
    • The Crimson Tide is able to force Tennessee to put after the Volunteers picked up 12 yards on their first play. Alabama takes over at their own 30-yard line. 10:30 to go in the first period.
    • Running back Najee Harris carries the ball for three yards and comes up a yard short on third. Alabama will have to punt. Scott's first attempt goes for 41 yards and Gray calls for a fair catch at the Volunteers' nine-yard line.
    • A 14-yard pass to DeVonta Smith continues to move the chains for the Crimson Tide.
    • Slade Bolden catches a 12-yard pass in Waddle's absence on the first play from scrimmage. 

    Alabama at Tennessee Pregame/Warmups

    • Tennessee has won the toss and elected to defer. Alabama will start with the ball.
    • Christian Barmore is starting for the second-straight game in place of LaBryan Ray (elbow sprain).
    • Crimson Tide freshman linebacker Drew Sanders is wearing No. 20 today, which could be an indicator that Will Reichard is handling kickoffs. Sanders normally wears No. 16 and two players can't be on the field at the same time with the same number.
    • Alabama's captains are tight end Miller Forristall, wide receiver DeVonta Smith, and offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood.
    • Saban just led the rest of the team out of the tunnel and pregame stretches are underway.
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    • Now, the wide receivers, offensive line, and the rest of the offensive unit has joined the field. It doesn't look like Carl Tucker made the trip at all due to his pulled hamstring. He also missed the Georgia game.
    • Check out our live video of warmups going on right now via our Facebook page:
    • The Crimson Tide's quarterbacks, Mac Jones, Bryce Young, and Paul Tyson, have now entered the field. 
    • Both team's specialists have taken the field and, for Alabama, it appears senior Charlie Scott will have punting duties today. 
    • Pruitt reveals to CBS that quarterback Jarrett Guarantano will start for Tennessee.
    • A glimpse inside the Crimson Tide's locker room for today: 
    • Today's officiating crew is as follows: referee Alex Moore, umpire Tom Quick, linesman Gary Jayroe, line judge Chad Lorance, field judge Phillip Davenport, side judge Sean Petty, back judge Tom Fimmen, center judge Ron Turner, alternate Ted Pitts, and handling replay responsibilities is Stan Murray. 
    • Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne is out of isolation from his battle with COVID-19 and was at basketball practice this morning. Unfortunately, he won't be in Knoxville.

    Game Preview

    The 2020 installment of the 'Third Saturday in October' rivalry between the University of Alabama and Tennessee has arrived. 

    Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban and company enter the game undefeated at 4-0 and are still riding the waves of an emotional victory over No. 4 Georgia, 41-24. While the Volunteers are on a two-game skid after starting the season 2-0 with wins over South Carolina and Missouri.

    This contest also marks the fourth in a row where Saban is facing off against a former assistant. Jeremy Pruitt will look to be the first one in 23 tries to take down their his boss. 

    Where: Neyland Stadium 

    Time: 2:30 p.m (CT)

    TV: CBS

    Radio: Crimson TIde Sports Network (Play-By-Play: Eli Gold, Analyst: John Parker Wilson, Sideline: Rashad Johnson) CTSN on Sirius/XM 132/192

    Online: CBSsports.com

    Series info: Alabama and Tennessee will meet for the 103rd time on Saturday. The Crimson Tide leads the all-time series, 57-37-8 (56-38-7 NCAA), including a 26-20-1 mark in Knoxville. The Tide came away with a 35-13 win in Tuscaloosa last season and has won the last 13 pairings between the two schools. That 13-game streak includes a 58-21 victory in UA’s last trip to Knoxville to 2018. Alabama head coach Nick Saban is 15-1 for his career againstTennessee, including a perfect 13-0 mark at Alabama. Former UA defensive coordinatorJeremy Pruitt is in his third season as the Vols’ head coach and is 0-2 against Alabama.

    Keep an eye on: Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones has thrown for 400 yards in three consecutive games, the longest streak in Alabama history.  

    This story will be updated.
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